Bryan Shaw vs. Mario Soto — Career Comparison

Mario Soto built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mario Soto led in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mario Soto.